Summary
Francisco Larrea is a production engineering co-op and chemical & biomolecular engineering student at UIUC with 12 years of cross-disciplinary experience blending engineering, entrepreneurship, and education. He currently contributes to polymer blend research using Monte Carlo simulations and computational models while gaining industrial exposure at BASF. As a two-time co-founder, he has led product development, finance, and go-to-market strategy for consumer and education startups, and built curriculum and software for SAT tutoring operations. His background also includes hands-on STEM outreach with drone technology and product innovation in the food sector, reflecting a practical, customer-focused approach to problem solving. Fluent in Spanish and shaped by studies at Babson and Universidad Federico Santa María, he pairs technical simulation skills with business instincts to translate lab insights into scalable solutions.
12 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Bachelor of Science - BS Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Business Administration and Management General, Business Administration and Management General at Babson College
English, Spanish, French